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Cephas Butler

Thank you for learning about me. My mission is advocating for home buyers, home sellers and investors to obtain your real estate goals with exceptional service and results so we can build wealth and thrive.

I am a full time Real Estate Agent and I am dedicated to helping clients with honesty, integrity, and commitment to excellence. With my tremendous patient, perseverance, and positive attitude, I can easily help you buy your first home, buy your first investment property, or sell...more

Thank you for learning about me. My mission is advocating for home buyers, home sellers and investors to obtain your real estate goals with exceptional service and results so we can build wealth and thrive.

I am a full time Real Estate Agent and I am dedicated to helping clients with honesty, integrity, and commitment to excellence. With my tremendous patient, perseverance, and positive attitude, I can easily help you buy your first home, buy your first investment property, or sell your property to downsize, to move up, or to relocate. I have served hundreds of happy buyers, sellers, and investors since 1992 and I look forward to serving you soon.

Since I came back to Los Gatos' Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the #1 Real Estate Company in the Northern California that has been a house hold name since 1906, ZipRealty late 8/2014. joining ZipRealty in 2010 for its user friendly and #1 web present, I was one of the consistent top producers at Norcal Coldwell Banker's office in Los Gatos (one of the most productive offices nationwide) from 2001-2010 and from 1992-2001 I was working at C. Watson Century-21 in Fresno (one of the top local offices) as well.

As a result, I have received many Awards and Designations. I have been involved in over 450+ transactions in my 23+ year career. I look forward to working with you and helping you accomplishing your home buying or selling goals.

Reviews

2014

Alfonso M.

Condo buyer in San Jose

$608K

12/18/14

It was difficult and it took me over a year to decide and find a suitable replacement home before putting up my house for sale. The challenge was to get in contract for the sale asap and leverage it to get in contract for my replacement home soon after before it was sold.
Thanks to Cephas’ experience, market knowledge, strategy, and negotiation skills, my house was sold in 7 days with 10 offers and $45,000 over list price; besides, we got in contract for my purchase within 3 days with $5,000 less than list price. Wow, that was an unbelievable right? But working with Cephas, anything was possible for his optimistic, persistent and confident.
With Cephas’ dedication, professionalism and attention to details, he was exceptional in all aspects of the sale and the purchase. Cephas is the finest real estate agent in the business and I was lucky to work with him. Like Cephas, his business contacts are quick, knowledgeable, and professionals with exceptional service. I highly recommend Cephas to those I know and I look forward to working with him again.

Al C.

Home buyer in Hollister

$380K

12/17/14

Cephas truly cares for his neighbors where he knew my parents; he has been dropping by periodically with the market update or just to say hi. Besides, he has been dropping off gifts around the holidays for the last 13 years. Thanks to my parents who highly recommended Cephas and who I gladly hired to achieve the exceptional results that I desired.
Cephas was dedicated, responsive, trustworthy, and went out of his way at every turn to resolve any issue that came up. With Cephas’ diligent, experience, and perseverance, we successfully closed two escrows on the sale of my current home and the new purchase of my replacement home in 38 days. As a result, I only moved once with free rent back and completely moved in before Thanksgiving.
That is hard to beat in this hot seller’s market and I can’t ask for more in an exceptional agent like Cephas. He is a miracle worker in every way and he has great ability to see things before they come up. I highly recommend Cephas to anyone who is thinking of buying or investing in real estate. He will help you realize and accomplish all your real estate goals.

Laurie L.

Prospective buyer

11/05/14

I was selling my father’s home and it needed a little TLC to prepare for the sale. Since I live 100 miles away, I was at a loss for who to contact for cleaning, window washing, painting, carpet, bathroom remodel, staging, etc. But not to worry! Cephas referred me to all of the contractors and, to my surprise, even arranged for quotes the first day I met him at the house. That saved so much time! Cephas worked tirelessly and went beyond the call of duty on many occasions. He tackled each phase in the process with patience, diligence, and integrity. From guiding me through the sales process and related paperwork to taking items to Goodwill, trimming branches, watering plants, shopping for home improvement items, and meeting with inspectors and appraisers in my absence -- he went far beyond the scope of what a realtor would normally do. Since I wasn’t local, this was such a tremendous help and a blessing. He stayed in constant communication with me and responded to my inquires quickly. Thanks to Cephas’ experience, knowledge of the market, and strategy the house sold in 10 days and far over listing price. In my opinion, I would give him 10 stars if I could. Cephas is simply the best!

Credentials & Memberships

California Real Estate Licensee and Associate of California & National Association of Realtors

Silicon Valley Association of Realtors

Affiliated with North Bay, East Bay, and Santa Cruz Association of Realtors

Certified Marketing Assistance and Relocation Inventory Specialist

Community Involvement

I coached High School Wrestling for 10 years in Palo Alto, Cupertino and Los Gatos.

I adopted and cared for many abused dogs from the Animal Shelters.

I care for the elderly in Cambrian neighborhood and are especially in their 70's, 80's, and 90's.